Readers who meet the reading goals will get a reward each week. If Readers read over the weekly goals, they will be entered into the drawing for more prizes.

Congratulations

Mikal Lanier, 1st Grand Prize Winner

Teen Book Discussion

Wednesday, July 22 @ 6:00

Pick up a Free copy of the book and Join local author Sophie B. for discussion and Dinner!

Showcase Your Talent @ BPL

Calling all Participants between the ages of 10-18

Bring your talent to Bellwood Library

Thursday, July 23 @ 6:30 p.m.

Hey Teens,

Come check out your new space

There are new Touch Screen computers, Book collection for Teens, Xbox One and more to come.

]]>whiteside_bruce@ymail.com (Bruce Whiteside)general informationMon, 09 Mar 2015 09:42:30 -0500Meeting Roomshttp://bellwoodlibrary.org/services/meeting-rooms.html
http://bellwoodlibrary.org/services/meeting-rooms.htmlThe Bellwood Public Library has two rooms available for use by the public for meetings.

Thank you for thinking of the Bellwood Public Library. We welcome monetary gifts to purchase library materials and also accept donated used books and non-book materials (such as DVDs) in good condition. Our professional staff evaluates gifts using the same criteria they use for purchased materials.

Donations can be brought to the Circulation Desk during hours the library is open. If you have a large donation (more than one bag or box of books), please call (708)547-7393 x 12 before coming to arrange a drop-off time. Upon request, the Library will be happy to provide written acknowledgement of your gift, but the staff does not appraise or provide valuations of gifts for tax deduction or other purposes. The establishment of the gift's value is the responsibility of the donor.

Once materials are accepted they become the property of the Bellwood Public Library and are subject to applicable Library policies. We prefer to receive current materials in very good condition. New bestsellers and children's books are especially useful.

We reserve the right to 1) add the donated materials to the collection, 2) give them to Friends of Bellwood Library for sale, or 3) refer them to other book donation programs. Professional librarians add or withdraw materials based on the Materials Selection Policy. The Library does not treat donated materials separately; the materials accepted will be shelved in the appropriate general collections.

Many local museums allow you to use your library card to receive admission or a special discount.

Here’s how you can check out a Museum Adventure Pass at Bellwood Library with your Bellwood Library card:

Visit Bellwood library to find out current pass availability. Library staff will be able to tell you what is available.

Check out a Museum Adventure Pass using your library card at your home library. Libraries have a limited number of passes for each participating organization, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Passes cannot be reserved or checked out online or on the phone.

One Museum Adventure Pass may be checked out per person, per loan period. The loan period is SEVEN DAYS, and will expire after the date printed on the pass.

Admission offers vary per museum. For some, two or four people may be admitted free per pass, or by carload. If admission normally is free, another special discount will be offered.

Passes are for one-time use and are not transferable. Your name will be printed on the pass, and you may be asked to show identification at the museum. The museum will collect the pass when you visit.

]]>sprattj28@bellwoodlibrary.org (Jacqueline Spratt)general informationTue, 13 Dec 2011 15:06:36 -0600Faxing and Photocopyinghttp://bellwoodlibrary.org/faxing-and-photocopying.html
http://bellwoodlibrary.org/faxing-and-photocopying.htmlThe library offers outgoing fax service for the public. The fee will be $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page using the same fax number.

Sorry, no incoming faxes can be received.

Photocopiers are located at the Circulation Desk on the First Floor and in the Magazine Room on the Lower Level. Copies are 10¢ each.

You can reserve one hour of individual instruction on topics including email, Microsoft Office programs, internet searching or resume creation. Call 708-547-7393 and select option 4. Dates and times subject to librarian availability. Call the last week of each month to learn the schedule for the upcoming month.

Our Policy About Photos:

Bellwood Public Library reserves the right to photograph program participants. Such photos are for library use and may be published in library publicity materials.

In the Youth Services department, 4 computers are available for use by patrons under age 14, and 4 computers are available for use by patrons ages 14-17. In order to use the computers, patrons must have a library card in good standing. Visitor passes are not offered. Please read our Computer Use Policy. If you have any other questions, please speak to a Youth Services staff member.

Youth Services Computers provide patrons with use of Microsoft Office and filtered access to the Internet. Patrons may notify Youth Services staff if they require technical assistance with WI-FI or Computers.

Printing

Patrons may print from all Youth services Computers, for a cost of 10 cents per page. Patrons may add funds to their Library card , to pay for printing.

WI-FI

Wireless Internet is available for patrons with laptops and other portable devices. The wi-fi signal name is Bellwood Public. Patrons should have their wireless devices already installed, configured and ready to connect to the Bellwood Library Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi printing is not provided at this time.

The Bellwood Public Library Adult Services Department provides 10 Computers for patrons who possess a valid Bellwood Public Library Card or a card from one of our partner (SWAN) libraries. Adult computers require a Library card number with Pin number to use or reserve. Patrons are allowed to use a computer for up to one hour a session, with a daily maximum time of two hours.

Patrons who do not reside in Bellwood or have a valid partner library card may be issued a 15 minute Visitor pass to use a computer if they present valid ID.

Adult Computers provide patrons with use of the internet, Microsoft Office and USB connections.

Word Processing

The Adult Services Department also provides one workstation for Microsoft Word. This Computer is not connected to the Internet or a printer and is only used for Word Processing. A Library card is not required to use this workstation.

Internet Express Computer

Patrons who only need to access the Internet may also use our Internet Express Computer. A library card w/pin or Visitors Card is required. This Computer is available for 15 minute sessions only. Printing is available at 10 cents per page. A connection for a USB device to save to is provided.

Printing

Patrons may print from all 8 Adult Computers, as well as the Express Workstation, for a cost of 10 cents per page. Patrons may add funds to their Library card or Visitor pass, to pay for printing.

Wi-Fi

Wireless Internet is available for patrons with laptops and other portable devices. The wi-fi signal name is Bellwood Public. Patrons should have their wireless devices already installed, configured and ready to connect to the Bellwood Library Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi printing is not provided at this time.

Public Computers are located in the Children's area, on the main floor, and the Adult area on the Lower Floor. Users age 17 and under must use the Computers in the Youth Services Department on the main floor. Computers are available for Library Card Holders.

If you live in Bellwood, you must have a current Bellwood Public Library card to use our computers. If you need to obtain a Library card, you may stop by our Circulation Desk or call 708-547-7393, ext 210. for assistance.

If you use your Bellwood Public Library card, you may use a computer up to an hour a session, with a daily limit of two hours. Patrons who are unable to obtain a Library Card but have a valid ID may be offered a visitors pass with a time limit of 15 minutes.

Wireless Internet:

WI-FI is available throught the building

Printing:

Black & white printers are provided for Childrens and Adult Computers

Printing costs 10 cents per page

Technical Support:

Technical support for Library Computers and WI-FI is provided by the Library's IT Coordinator